S 2186
An Act relative to timely public payments for work not included in original construction contracts
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Bill overview
This bill addresses delays in payments to contractors and subcontractors involved in public construction projects when additional work is required beyond the original contract scope. It aims to ensure that these workers are paid promptly and efficiently, preventing financial hardship and promoting fair labor practices. The bill seeks to establish a clearer process for identifying and compensating for such supplementary work.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for identifying and documenting additional work required on public construction projects.
- May include provisions for penalties for delayed payments.
- Focuses on projects undertaken by state and local government agencies.
- Addresses situations where changes to the original contract necessitate additional labor or materials.
- Promotes transparency in payment schedules for public construction projects.
- Requires agencies to provide clear payment terms to contractors.
- May establish a mechanism for dispute resolution regarding payment delays.
Who is affected
- Construction Contractors
- Subcontractors
- State and Local Government Agencies
- Public Construction Projects
- Workers in the Construction Industry
Notable changes
- Addresses a recurring issue of delayed payments in public construction.
- Potentially establishes a formal process for handling change orders and associated payments.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.2186 194th (Current)
An Act relative to timely public payments for work not included in original construction contracts
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2186) of Michael O. Moore relative to timely payments for work not included in public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.2186
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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